Business Class UG with A+ Credits
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 517
Business Class UG with A+ Credits
I have looked through this forum and was able to answer most of my questions. I determined that I can call at 12:00:01am the day prior to departure to upgrade using A+ credits. Also, a call to regular reservations 800-AIR-TRAN will work since the A+ program department line closes at midnight.
Some questions I still have:
Some questions I still have:
- There are two of us on the single itinerary. We have 8 A+ credit all in one account. I am thinking that we can use all 8 credits to upgrade both people to business class?
- We paid for seat assignments, I am guessing that will be credited and available for a future flight?
- Do elites still get upgrades at T-48 hours automatically. I know we will have a jump on those upgrading with cash at T-24 hours, but do Elites still get a jump or was that discontinued?
#2
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Blue Ridge, GA
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Some questions I still have:
- There are two of us on the single itinerary. We have 8 A+ credit all in one account. I am thinking that we can use all 8 credits to upgrade both people to business class?
- We paid for seat assignments, I am guessing that will be credited and available for a future flight?
- Do elites still get upgrades at T-48 hours automatically. I know we will have a jump on those upgrading with cash at T-24 hours, but do Elites still get a jump or was that discontinued?
- I foresee no prob.
- I'd say yes. Wouldn't hurt to confirm with a call.
- First I've heard of that. No unpaid upgrade is automatic. Elites check-in at T-24 to crash the wait-list near the top. Paid seats trump everything, even crew non-revs. AirTran will seat a rival's flight crew in Business if there are unsold seats.
#3
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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I remember reading here about a year ago where AirTran was providing automatic upgrades for Elites at T-48. I think it was a special promo for a short time after the Southwest announcement.
#4
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 187
Elites can purchase upgrades at 48 hours prior. The rest of the pax can purchase them at 24 hours prior.
#5
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Arlington, MA USA
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#6
Join Date: Oct 2006
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I have looked through this forum and was able to answer most of my questions. I determined that I can call at 12:00:01am the day prior to departure to upgrade using A+ credits. Also, a call to regular reservations 800-AIR-TRAN will work since the A+ program department line closes at midnight.
Some questions I still have:
Some questions I still have:
- There are two of us on the single itinerary. We have 8 A+ credit all in one account. I am thinking that we can use all 8 credits to upgrade both people to business class?
- We paid for seat assignments, I am guessing that will be credited and available for a future flight?
- Do elites still get upgrades at T-48 hours automatically. I know we will have a jump on those upgrading with cash at T-24 hours, but do Elites still get a jump or was that discontinued?
2) Yes - they may even credit the credit card you used to buy the seat assignments, but failing that, the credit will be tied to your A+ account.
#8
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Arlington, MA USA
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I'm almost certain you are mistaken. For non-Elites, the window opens midnight the day before departure time. For Elites, it's T-48 hours.
#9
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: MEM
Programs: A+ Elite, Hilton Gold, OA and hotels, member
Posts: 256
Getting Free Business Class Upgrades: Call us at 1-888-3-A-PLUS-8 (1-888-327-5878) to reserve your upgrade to Business Class anytime beginning midnight the day prior to departure. Four (4) A+ Rewards credits are required to redeem for a one-way Business Class upgrade.
#10
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: MEM
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You are right. This was a special promotion during the winter of 2010/11... It lasted for a couple of months (the automatic, free elite upgrades) but the new upgrade process remained.
#11
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Arlington, MA USA
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http://www.aplusrewards.com/a_terms_...sClassUpgrades
Getting Free Business Class Upgrades: Call us at 1-888-3-A-PLUS-8 (1-888-327-5878) to reserve your upgrade to Business Class anytime beginning midnight the day prior to departure. Four (4) A+ Rewards credits are required to redeem for a one-way Business Class upgrade.
Getting Free Business Class Upgrades: Call us at 1-888-3-A-PLUS-8 (1-888-327-5878) to reserve your upgrade to Business Class anytime beginning midnight the day prior to departure. Four (4) A+ Rewards credits are required to redeem for a one-way Business Class upgrade.
http://www.airtran.com/eliteupgrades/
Note, in particular, the last FAQ on the page.
#12
Join Date: Oct 2010
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Though Elites and Corp booking *full* coach fares do get automatic upgrades to BC at time of booking. So make sure you book using your account.
The Elite using credits inside T-48 upgrade is a holdover from the autoupgrade they ran during the holidays awhile ago.
#13
Join Date: Jan 2012
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The Elite using credits inside T-48 upgrade is a holdover from the autoupgrade they ran during the holidays awhile ago.
#14
Join Date: Oct 2010
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I actually thought/dreamed that might have been a beta test for GA's to implement a t-40 upgrade script. Sure would simplify the UG process and as it was done then prioritize UGs on fare paid. If that UG switch could be enabled I'd be very happy.
#15
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: ATL
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Is that still accurate that Elites can use credits to upgrade at 48hrs? I don't see it anywhere on the website. Anyone have recent experience doing this?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.